Chandigarh · Chandigarh
Holika Dahan 2028in Chandigarh
Exact puja times & muhurta computed for Chandigarh coordinates (30.73°N, 76.78°E)
Key Timings
Festival Date
Friday, March 10, 2028
Sunrise
06:38
Sunset
18:27
Why This Date?
Holika Dahan follows the Udaya Tithi rule — the festival is observed on the day when the required tithi prevails at sunrise. This is the default Dharmasindhu convention for festivals without a special time-window requirement.
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Deity
Agni (Fire God), Lord Vishnu
Mythology & Legend
Holika Dahan commemorates the burning of the demoness Holika. Hiranyakashipu's sister Holika had a divine boon granting her immunity from fire. She sat on a pyre with young Prahlad in her lap to kill him for his devotion to Vishnu. But the boon protected only one who sat alone — Holika was consumed by flames while Prahlad emerged unharmed, protected by his unflinching faith.
How to Observe
A large bonfire is lit at a public gathering at an auspicious muhurta after sunset on Phalguna Purnima. Devotees circumambulate the fire, offer coconut, grains, and popcorn to the flames, and pray for the destruction of evil. Raw coconut and new grains are roasted in the fire as prasad. People chant mantras and apply ash from the holy fire on their foreheads.
Significance
Holika Dahan symbolizes the victory of devotion over demonic power and good over evil. The sacred fire is believed to purify the atmosphere and burn away negativity. It is celebrated on the eve of Holi — the next morning begins the festival of colours.